A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4134421 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4136349 epoch_slot_no: 10749 block_no: 4134244 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1959 time: 2020-05-08 09:27:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x614b5591c5dc7b82e1ed0832f6e5720e8a7d72938741a42fcb0b095fe1d4f4e1Block Operator
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